It seems like there might be a bit of confusion in your request. The term “Verb minor process of derivation” isn’t widely recognized in linguistics or grammar. However, I can provide information on verb derivation processes in general.
Derivation is a linguistic process that forms a new word by adding affixes to a base word. In the case of verbs, various affixes can be added to create new verbs or modify the meaning of existing ones. Here are some common verb derivation processes along with examples:
- Prefixation:
- Re-: Indicates repetition or reversal.
- do (base) → redo (repeat or do again)
- Un-: Denotes negation or reversal.
- lock (base) → unlock (reverse the action)
- Suffixation:
- -ize or -ify: Forms a verb meaning “to make” or “to become.”
- beautify (make beautiful)
- solidify (make solid)
- -en: Indicates a change in state or condition.
- soft (base) → soften (make softer)
- Conversion:
- Changing a word from one grammatical category to another without adding an affix.
- book (noun) → book (verb)
- run (verb) → run (noun)
- Back-formation:
- Creating a new word by removing what appears to be an affix, often from a noun to create a verb.
- editor (noun) → edit (verb)
- burglar (noun) → burgle (verb)
- Compounding:
- Combining two or more words to create a new word with a specific meaning.
- brush + teeth → brush teeth (cleaning teeth)
- Clipping:
- Creating a shorter version of a word.
- advertisement → ad
- television → TV
- Reduplication:
- Repeating part or all of a base word to convey a specific meaning.
- zigzag (repeated pattern)
- boo-boo (a minor injury)
It’s important to note that these processes may not be exclusive to verbs, as some can apply to other parts of speech as well. Additionally, language-specific rules and nuances may vary. If you were referring to a specific concept or term, please provide more context or clarification.
